$12 BILLION BLACKHOLE IN QUEENSLAND’S INFRASTRUCTURE SPEND

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Thu, 22/10/2020 - 16:27 An independent analysis by the Federal Parliamentary Budget Office has uncovered irrefutable evidence which proves that the Queensland Government is spending half as much on infrastructure compared to the governments of…

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SUNSHINE COAST COMMUNITY GROUPS

Wednesday, 21 October 2020

Wed, 21/10/2020 - 12:39 I had a great time recently, throwing the footy around at the Maroochydore Junior Rugby League Club after donating a marquee in recognition of the important role the Club plays in our…

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2020 BUDGET FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST

Wednesday, 7 October 2020

Wed, 07/10/2020 - 13:17 The 2020-21 Federal Budget was handed down on the 6th of October 2020 and sends a clear message to all Australians that the Federal Government has their back as we embark…

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JOBKEEPER EXTENDED

Thursday, 3 September 2020

Thu, 03/09/2020 - 08:35 The Federal Government’s extension and expansion of the JobKeeper program has been passed through Parliament to ensure that we can continue supporting businesses, employees and families through these incredibly difficult times.…

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REMOTE PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION TIME

Tuesday, 1 September 2020

Tue, 01/09/2020 - 09:08 During the August/September 2020 Parliamentary sitting period, I was part of a trial to remotely access Parliament and on 31 August I asked a question in Question Time from my office…

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Keynote address – International Youth Nuclear Congress 2020

Friday, 26 June 2020

Fri, 26/06/2020 - 16:36 I had great pleasure in being Keynote Speaker at the Nuclear for Power Plenary Session at the International Youth Nuclear Congress 2020 in Sydney where I briefed attendees on the Standing…

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Sunshine Coast Airport

Thursday, 18 June 2020

Thu, 18/06/2020 - 13:49 "Deputy Speaker, the first step in any growth strategy is to protect your core. It is to do more with your strengths. One of the great strengths of the Sunshine Coast…

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National Radioactive Waste Management Amendment (Site Specification, Community Fund and Other Measures) Bill 2020

Thursday, 18 June 2020

Thu, 11/06/2020 - 22:28 "I believe that many of us in this chamber will benefit from nuclear medicine at some point in our lives. Whether it's an X-ray, a health screening or a diagnostic test…

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COVID-19: Sunshine Coast Economy

Friday, 12 June 2020

Fri, 12/06/2020 - 13:46 "I'm happy today to be releasing a report on a survey I've recently undertaken with the business community, and I'm grateful to the 281 business leaders who made a contribution. Their…

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Business survey results and call to reopen the QLD border

Friday, 12 June 2020

Fri, 12/06/2020 - 13:41 According to the Grattan Institute, the Sunshine Coast has lost more jobs as a result of COVID-19 than any other region in Queensland. Unfortunately, the sectors that are the strong suit…

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HomeBuilder Grants

Thursday, 4 June 2020

Supporting our construction industry as we recover from the COVID-19 economic downturn is key to under-pinning the Sunshine Coast economy. The $25,000 HomeBuilder Grants announced today by the Morrison Government will help families and first…

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Maroochydore and Mons Rd Interchanges

Tuesday, 2 June 2020

A flyover perspective of the new $301.25 million upgrade to the Mons Rd and Maroochydore Rds Interchanges which commenced construction in June 2020.

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Future mix of the energy sector

Friday, 15 May 2020

Despite the almighty challenges that our nation faces, there also does lie an opportunity, an opportunity for us to rebuild an even stronger and more resilient economy than what we previously had. This is going…

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JobKeeper – support for businesses and individuals

Thursday, 7 May 2020

COVID-19 is affecting us all. Many Sunshine Coast locals have lost their job, through no fault of their own. They’re our neighbours, our family, our mates, our former colleagues … and, right now, they’re needing a…

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Supporting business through the COVID-19 crisis

Friday, 1 May 2020

COVID-19 is affecting us all. Many local businesses are struggling to survive, through no fault of their own. They’re our local café, our favourite restaurant, our neighbour’s new start-up and, right now, they need help…

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COVIDSafe App

Monday, 27 April 2020

The COVIDSafe app is part of our work to slow the spread of COVID-19. Having confidence we can find and contain outbreaks quickly will mean governments can ease restrictions while still keeping Australians safe. The new…

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Anzac Day 2020

Wednesday, 22 April 2020

There won’t be public marches or ceremonies to commemorate ANZAC Day this year and this will be tough for many people … but we’re all being asked to stay at home so we can save…

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Happy Easter 2020

Thursday, 9 April 2020

I just wanted to take the time to wish everyone a safe and happy Easter.  Usually that would mean taking care on a long driving holiday or not making yourself sick on chocolate, but this year…

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JobKeeper – Your Questions Answered

Thursday, 9 April 2020

**JOBKEEPER – Your Questions Answered** The Australian Government’s $130 billion JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme is now available for eligible businesses and employees. This video answers the most commonly asked questions.

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Applying online to Centrelink – Here’s How

Friday, 27 March 2020

HOW DO I ACCESS INCOME SUPPORT? My office is receiving lots of enquiries about how to access Centrelink payments. Instead of lining up at a Centrelink office or waiting on the phone, you can do…

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Land 400 Boxer Combat Reconnaisance Vehicle

Monday, 2 March 2020

It is not at all surprising that Labor again drivel untruths to try to tell a story. We know that Labor's spend on defence when they were in office—1.5 per cent of GDP—was actually lower…

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Nuclear Energy

Wednesday, 26 February 2020

No-one on the side of the House, including me, is suggesting that nuclear technology—even small nuclear reactors—is an absolute certainty for this country. What we are suggesting is that this new and emerging technology should at least…

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2020 Australian Day Honour Awards recipients

Friday, 14 February 2020

Our nation, no doubt, started the year—and, indeed, the decade—with its challenges from drought, bushfires and the coronavirus. But, rightly, we paused as a nation to celebrate Australia Day. In doing so, we paused as…

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$1.9 billion Infrastructure Announcement

Wednesday, 12 February 2020

Today I spoke in Parliament about the importance of Infrastructure in Queensland.  Last week, there was an announcement of $1.9 billion for infrastructure for Queensland. I can't tell you how impressed I was with the ongoing commitment…

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Fairfax Perpetual Shield

Wednesday, 12 February 2020

In honour of Ruth Fairfax, two years ago I began a perpetual shield with schools in my electorate that recognised that next generation of leaders, the next generation of men and women who will be…

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2020 January Summer Roadtrip

Wednesday, 12 February 2020

Every season, I enjoy going on a road trip around my electorate of Fairfax. Only a few weeks ago my summer road trip was all about the bushfires, for obvious reasons. I met with the…

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Not without your approval: a way forward for nuclear technology in Australia’

Thursday, 6 February 2020

Today in my role as Chair of the Standing Committee on Environment and Energy I presented to the House a report entitled 'Not without your approval: a way forward for nuclear technology in Australia'. This is…

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Bushfire condolence motion – Ted O’Brien MP

Tuesday, 4 February 2020

Today, on the first sitting day of 2020, we put formal Parliamentary business aside, and my colleagues and I paid tribute to those impacted by Australia's devastating fires. Thank you to all those on the…

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STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY – INQUIRY INTO THE EFFICACY OF PAST AND CURRENT VEGETATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT POLICY, PRACTICE AND LEGISLATION AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE INTENSITY AND FREQUENCY OF BUSHFIRES

Monday, 23 December 2019

The Standing Committee on Environment and Energy, of which I am Chair, is currently conducting an inquiry onto the efficacy of past and current vegetation and land management policy, practice and legislation and their effect…

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2019!

Wednesday, 18 December 2019

A very Merry Christmas and safe and Happy New Year to everyone. I would especially like to thank our emergency service volunteers who will again be on call during this Christmas period.

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